26984 words

lack

6 definitions • 12 examples
1
the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it:

Examples:

Her only problem is a lack of confidence.
2
to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted:

Examples:

He just lacks a little confidence.
What we lack in this house is space to store things.
We are lacking three members of staff due to illness.
3
a condition of not having any or enough of something, esp. something necessary or wanted:

Examples:

a lack of money
She certainly has no lack of friends (= She has a lot of friends).
4
to not have any or enough of something, esp. something necessary or wanted:

Examples:

What we lack in this house is space to store things.
He’s totally lacking a sense of humor.
5
a situation in which there is not enough of something, or something is not available:

Examples:

serious/severe lack of sth Many of these communities are having to cope with a severe lack of resources.
"Lack of time" is frequently cited as the reason for poor-quality work.
6
to not have enough of something that is necessary:

Examples:

Most of the candidates had the right qualifications but lacked the necessary skills.

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